Onelife’s two-level facility opened its doors on Sept. 15, bringing the health-and-wellness component that was envisioned in the overall “live, work, innovate” Tech Center concept, said Skip Smith, vice president of W.M. Jordan Development. The company developed Tech Center with partners.

Onelife, at 651 Hogan Drive, is across from Venture Apartments and the entrance to the under-construction research park. The project was first announced as an $8 million-$10 million investment in 2015, but construction on Onelife’s facility did not start until February.

The 43,000-square-foot Tech Center gym is still rolling out some features, including finishing its rest-and-recovery room that's complete with HydroMassage chairs, Trader said. The facility offers outdoor workout areas, including a turf balcony with views of the woods and the shopping center.

McLean-based US Fitness Holdings, which operates the Onelife and Crunch Fitness brands, closed its Crunch facility on Hornsby Lane across from Patrick Henry Mall in September, said marketing vice president Jacqueline Schillereff. The company is planning to close its smaller Onelife Fitness Xpress facility in City Center across from the movie theater on Oct. 21 when its lease wraps up, according to an email to members.

Members of the closing facilities are transitioning to Onelife’s 60,000-square-foot facility at 815 City Center Blvd. in Oyster Point, according to the email. Members of Crunch, Xpress and other Onelife gyms can pay a small fee to upgrade their memberships to include access to the Tech Center location, Schillereff said.

The Tech Center club offers a saltwater swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, a cycle studio, cardio and weightlifting equipment and athletic training area with indoor turf. In addition to personal trainers and a variety of classes, the facility offers coach-based small group training, Trader said.

“This is an ultra-progressive fitness experience,” Trader said.

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Donnell Charity of Newport News, worksout his back by preforming a Cable X Fly at Onelife Fitness Tech Center on October 3, 2018. Donnell has been coming to the new location ever since it opened in mid September.

Donnell Charity of Newport News, worksout his back by preforming a Cable X Fly at Onelife Fitness Tech Center on October 3, 2018. Donnell has been coming to the new location ever since it opened in mid September. (John Clark / Daily Press)

Member Francisca Waterman, who lives nearby in Newport News, liked the large windows and open class studios at Onelife Tech Center. Because she had injured her knee, she plans to make use of the saltwater pool, including trying Aqua Zumba. A previous Crunch user, she said she sees a lot of Crunch regulars at the new facility, and that adds to the camaraderie of the workout classes.

“I love this new gym,” Waterman said.

Longtime Onelife member Gregory Johnson of Hampton enjoys workouts using classic weightlifting machines and feels like he has a lot of space at Tech Center. He also uses Onelife in Virginia Beach near his work.

“It’s refreshing to see brand-new equipment,” Johnson said.

Onelife also offers free group classes in the central Marketplace at Tech Center lawn at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Trader said.

The Tech Center facility helps with demand and is convenient for current members, Schillereff said. The club is open 24 hours Monday-Thursday, 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

US Fitness Holdings announced earlier this year that the company is partnering with two investment firms that are helping to fuel the company’s growth plans. Brothers Kirk and John Galiani are still the primary operators of US Fitness.

Onelife is always looking to grow its business and would be open to exploring sites in Hampton, Schillereff said in response to a question.

For more information, call the Tech Center club at 757-881-1300 or visit onelifefitness.com.

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Onelife Fitness Tech Center in Newport News has both an indoor and outdoor astroturf areas for members to push or pull weighted sleds. These sleds help develop strength and speed while also giving the user a cardio workout.

Onelife Fitness Tech Center in Newport News has both an indoor and outdoor astroturf areas for members to push or pull weighted sleds. These sleds help develop strength and speed while also giving the user a cardio workout. (John Clark / Daily Press)

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